Angel Armor

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• ACH-GEN-II — The Military Helmet Spec LE Actually Cares About

  ACH-GEN-II is the US Army's performance specification for Advanced Combat Helmet and its derivatives. It covers fragmentation V50, 9mm V50, backface deformation, and retention — a tougher spec than NIJ 0106. This guide covers what it specifies and why LE agencies increasingly require it.

• Ballistic Helmets for LE — Selection Guide for Departments

  A mission-fit selection walkthrough for LE departments procuring ballistic helmets — threat model assessment, NIJ 0106 + ACH-GEN-II pairing, cut / retention / NVG decisions, and how to structure the RFP.

• Ballistic Shields — The Complete ArmorOS Guide

  The authoritative hub for ballistic shields — NIJ 0108.01 plus the new ASTM E3347 specification and E3141 test method, handheld vs standoff shields, viewport options, maintenance, and LE procurement. Source-cited across every spec.

• Berry Amendment + Body Armor — What DoD Actually Requires

  The Berry Amendment requires DoD to buy clothing, fabric, and body armor from domestic sources. This guide covers what "domestic" means in practice for body armor fiber, prepreg, ceramic, and finished armor — and where the pitfalls are.

• Connecticut's Face-to-Face Body Armor Rule (CGS 53-341b) — How Online Sellers Handle CT

  CGS § 53-341b prohibits mail-order body armor sales to Connecticut residents. In-person transfer is required. Licensed armed security, LE, and military buyers are exempt. Here's the operational playbook for sellers.

• Cooperative Purchasing for Body Armor — NASPO, Sourcewell, OMNIA, HGAC, TIPS Compared

  Five major cooperatives serve state/local/tribal LE armor procurement: NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, HGACBuy, TIPS-USA. Plus state-specific (CMAS, TX DIR, NY OGS). Here's how they compare.